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How can i get my 2yrs old from not being jealous towards his new baby brother??

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I'm 27 wks pregnant and a single mother with a 2yrs old son, he very attach to me and very jealous if i hold or play with any other kids! Now that I'm soon to be a mommy i ask (How can i get my 2yrs old from not being jealous towards his new baby brother?)

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unfortunately, there will be some resistance at first no matter what. but it can help if you start explaining to him now that there's a baby brother on the way and he's going to get to be mommy's big helper. maybe you can watch a friend's baby for an hour at a time and have your son "help" you take care of the baby (getting diapers for diaper change, burp cloths, toys, etc.). My 2 year old didn't like her new brother at all at first, but eventually she has warmed up and enjoys helping so much, she anticipates what i need. Also, the first week home with the baby, i was able to send my daughter to grandma's for some special time there. If you could swing something like that, that really helped. My daughter was getting extra attention and i was able to get the new baby's schedule figured out and get much needed rest. That way, things were a little more settled when my daughter came back and easier for her to adjust. Hope this helps :)

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